In a criminal case held this evening at Quarter Sessions, a jury from County Limerick returned a controversial verdict of not guilty against a man named Power, who was charged with assaulting a policeman. The presiding Judge Adams expressed strong disapproval of the verdict, stating that it contradicted the sworn evidence presented in the court.

Judge Adams expressed regret that the recommendations, which were applied to city jurors by a judge during the Winter Assizes, could not be extended to the jurors from the county. He emphasized the importance of respecting the office of the County Court Judge and implied that the county jurors should have followed a similar approach to their city counterparts.

The verdict has faced significant criticism due to the apparent disconnect between the evidence and the final decision, leading to public debate and raising questions about the effectiveness and integrity of the jury system in County Limerick.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 03 January 1905